Unlock the secrets of moving chord rhythm for bluegrass blues and swing. Using eleven tunes in six keys including old-time fiddle tunes bluegrass instrumentals and swing progressions Joe Carr shows how to create interestingmoving chordal backup for practically any song. Mandolin players can now duplicate the 'every-two-beats' chord style associated with western swing guitar. A single-note solo is included for each tune. Chord arrangements are shownin diagrams standard notation and tablature. Companion CD included.

The mandolin has had a long and rich history in the world of classical music. Many composers including Vivaldi Beethoven and Mozart wrote works for the instrument and its sounds can still be heard in concert halls and on recordings around the world.The internationally-renowned classical mandolinist Caterina Lichtenberg makes the music of this beautiful expressive instrument accessible to players at all levels. Whether you are a newcomer to the mandolin or are already adept in bluegrass jazz or other genres herinstructional DVD will bring new ideas techniques and repertoire to your playing. From the study of Greensleeves to a Bach Menuett; from Frere Jacques to Beethoven’s Sonatina in C minor there is a wealth of material here to delight and challenge you. Caterina introduces concepts and exercises that will affect pick speed and accuracy scales vibrato tremolo arpeggios left hand fingering harmonics and more. Her clear and engaging instruction will bring new ideas techniques and gorgeous repertoire to all players of the instrument.

Learn from Nine Master Players-The nine powerful lessons on this DVD represent Mandolin instruction at its very best. Each segment taught by a master of the instrument has been chosen to give learning players new techniques tunes and musical insights.Taught by Butch Baldassari Sam Bush Mike Marshall Tim O'Brien Norman Blake Steve James Jesse McReynolds Ronnie McCoury and Chris Thile.The styles taught include bluegrass old-time Celtic blues and contemporary. Music and tab file included on DVD.

This book by Dix Bruce contains a collection of Mandolin solos that span a range of styles and levels of difficulty and are aimed at advanced beginners to intermediate-level players. Extensive notes are includedabout the breaks and the techniques used to play each piece. The material can be practiced alongside the included online recordings at slow and regular speeds. You'll learn: Easy melodic solos/breaks.More advanced solos with blue notes arpeggios and more. Double stop solos. Essential fiddle tunes every Mandolin player should know. Crosspicking solos. A variety of kickoffs orintroductions. Different styles of back-up Mandolin.

Eighteen favourites each presented in two versions: a simple lead sheet arrangment with melody lyrics and chords; and an advanced solo arrangement that combines the melody and accompaniment. Arranged by Eric Cutshall.

Marilynn Mair is a world-renowned mandolinist with over a thousand concerts two dozen CDs and two previous Mel Bay books to her credit:Brazilian Choro and Complete Mandolinist. In The 100-Techniques and Exercises for Mandolinists Mair lays out the essential discoveries and theories developed over the course of her career; unique and thought-provokingtechniques used in her private lessons and workshops. Fifty recorded examples tailored for this book are included to illustrate these exercises and ideas. The 100 is a master class in musicianship for mandolinists. Let Mair'smusical journey inform yours. Access to online audio is included.

Transcriptions of 23 great old time classic vocals and fiddle tunes as played and recorded by the Highwoods String Band one of the pre-eminent old time revival bands of the 1970s. Transcriptions include melodies lyrics chords and solos with standard musical notation and tablature. Many of the selections like 'There's More Pretty Girls than One ' 'Fire on the Mountain ' 'Wild Bill Jones ' 'My Dixie Darling ' and 'Free Little Bird' have become standardsamong old time and bluegrass musicians and are played all over the world. Share the energy life humor and joy of this historic and seminal musical style. Companion CD included.

The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and on-screen Mandolin notation so you can play all the music examples. Simply follow along with the music on the screen as you watch and listen to the teacher.Learn songs chords melodies and all the basics including alternate picking and strumming all at your own pace and open the door to the wonderful world of Mandolin music! Songs are presented in standard notation and tablature.

This collection of vibrant traditional and original tunes captures the variety of mandolin styles in America. The styles represented include old time country and bluegrass ragtime swing Irish Italian and neoclassical. Someof the techniques explored are cross-picking droning voice-leading double stops and pull-offs. Of special interest are tunes that make use of the chord solo potential of the mandolin. A discussion of each tune provides livelycommentary on the history and players behind the style an outline of the arranging and composing ideas that are employed and tips for practicing and honing technique. Tunes are shown in notation and tablature and a CD isincluded. This is the perfect anthology for intermediate and advanced players who want to build their skills while expanding their range of styles.

This book explores Celtic styles for the Mandolin. It is a great addition for musicians looking to begin learning Celtic music or expand their repertoire. Traditional Irish and Scottish music as well as contemporary Celticcompositions are presented. The book includes standard notation and tablature with play-along tracks in the accompanying audio.

Comprehensive and easily understood this Mel Bay stand-by is arranged in photo chord diagram and notation form for maximum ease of use by mandolinists of all playing levels. Correct right hand positions are pictured for eachchord as is proper left hand picking position. Major minor seventh diminished augmented and ninth chords are shown in photos and diagrams; major seventh sixth minor sixth seventh augmented fifth and seventh diminishedfifth chords are shown in diagram form only. Tuning of the mandolin is also shown. A chart summarizing movable chord patterns ends the book.

Mandolin And Fiddle Tunes Book With Online Audio-This book is dedicated to the traditional music of Southern Italy. Suitable for mandolinists and violinists at a late beginner-intermediate level it explores the beautiful and distinctive sounds of folk music from the regionsof Campagnia Calabria Puglia Sicily and Sardinia. Traditional Southern Italian Mandolin And Fiddle Tunes has been devised with careful consideration in order to provide an excellent introduction to thisfascinating style. With the preparatory studies the student will develop a firm foundation upon which to build their skills in Italian-style tremolo picking and rhythms that accentuate the music. Detailed descriptions areincluded for all of the songs and dances as well as historical and technical information about tarantella and pizzica music. Together with the accompanying online audio the student will be able to play along and followthe precise nuances that distinguish the music while increasing their knowledge and repertoire in the Italian folk style. This book is written in standard notation and Mandolin tablature with Guitar and Mandolin chordaccompaniment.

The Mandolin is a great instrument for kids. These simple arrangements of all-time popular songs are ideal for younger learners and will get them playing in no time! This repertoire book is easy to read with classic songs suchas Scarborough Fair  Kum ba Yah  Frère Jaques  My Bonnie and much more. Chords are available for an accompanying instrumentalist and play-along tracks recorded bythe author are available online. The Mandolin part is written in both standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.